The Music of Ireland

Emily Stubenbort

Instruments

Uillean Pipes “bellows”-form of bagpipe related to the Great Highland Bagpipe of Scotland

Tin Whistle Fiddle Irish harp Banjo Bodhran-drum Accordion Irish Flute

Types of Tunes

Reels Hornpipes Jigs Airs Can be played together making what

is called a “medley” These tunes use different ornaments

and embellishments http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M

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Vocal Music

Modern songs are written in English while later songs are written in Gaelic

Sean nós are unaccompanied vocal pieces with ornamentations and are written in the higher range of the voice

Known as the most expressive, emotional music in Ireland

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JE6QDQdwo9E

Dancing

Ceili dances are social dances Set dances-four couples dancing

together Step dancing-modern form of Irish

dancing which is mainly done in competitive settings

Wigs and dresses

Competitions

Irish dance competitions Harp competitions Piping competitions Fiddle competitions Irish festivals held world-wide http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0r

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Uses of music

Used in every day life Can be found just about anywhere in

Ireland Ceremonies-weddings and funerals Pride of Ireland Traditions Tracing back Irish roots Music sessions-social aspects

Societies

Used to promote the Irish culture All over America Hold parades and festivals

Conclusion

Music is a symbol of Irish pride Very traditional music Many different uses Found through out the world Closely related to other music, but

independent